In this episode I sit down with Shirley, Tom, and Kim to reminisce about the hands-on processes we used to do, from handwritten ledgers to managing schedules with pen and paper. Trust me, some of these will shock you!

I’m sharing our real-world lessons in hiring, firing, and promoting and why putting the right person in the right seat (not just the most experienced one) changed everything for us.

You’ll hear how making (and learning from) mistakes made us better leaders. Find out why we don’t rush into a new policy over one complaint, and how listening (a lot) turns small changes into big wins.

Managing people isn’t easy, but I’ll break down the shifts in my leadership style, from being the “because I said so” manager to someone who values input (and yes, sometimes needs a reminder to stay calm).

Got a story to share or a question you'd like answered in a future episode? Email Brian at brian@mixingfamilyandbusiness.com.

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Ready to crush the family business game?

Hear how Shirley, Tim, Tom, and Kim share the real stories behind running multiple businesses across generations, from hayfields and grocery stores to fast-changing tech and POS systems.

We dive into:

• Childhood lessons that shaped powerhouse work ethics 💪 • The wild evolution of learning, from handwritten ledgers to instant YouTube tutorials 📚 • How to survive (and thrive!) when change comes at you faster than ever • The best advice for younger business owners feeling overwhelmed (hint: just jump in—and don’t let worry steal your energy!)

Tune in and get ready to level up your business…and maybe laugh at a vacuum cleaner chase story or two.

See you next episode, keep mixing family, business, and a whole lot of grit!

Got a story to share or a question you'd like answered in a future episode? Email Brian at brian@mixingfamilyandbusiness.com.

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What can YOU learn from your team? Join me, as I sit down with Joe Moy, Kim, and Shirley to explore the real-life wisdom that employees of all ages bring to the workplace. We’re sharing stories of energy boosts, from morning routines to heavy metal, sunshine to quality time and talking about those surprising “aha” moments when younger team members introduced us to game-changing ideas like using cell phones and YouTube to solve problems in seconds.

Ready to unlock the power of listening and tap into the innovations happening right inside your own team? Discover how simple conversations can spark trust, culture, fun, and fresh ideas that make your business better.

Got a story to share or a question you'd like answered in a future episode? Email Brian at brian@mixingfamilyandbusiness.com.

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